Volunteer Hub
Live Well Hubs Volunteer
Organisation Details
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Sub theme: Health and Wellbeing, Homeless and Housing, Hospitals and Hospices
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Helping people stay well, not just treat illness.
The Live Well Hubs are a prevention-focused service delivered by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). Based within our hospitals, they help patients, visitors and colleagues access practical support for issues that can affect health and wellbeing, including money worries, housing, employment, loneliness, energy costs and healthy lifestyles. By connecting people with the right advice and community services, the Hubs help tackle the wider causes of poor health and support healthier, happier lives.
The Live Well Hubs are a prevention-focused service delivered by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). Based within our hospitals, they help patients, visitors and colleagues access practical support for issues that can affect health and wellbeing, including money worries, housing, employment, loneliness, energy costs and healthy lifestyles. By connecting people with the right advice and community services, the Hubs help tackle the wider causes of poor health and support healthier, happier lives.
Description of role: Help people access the support they need.
As a Live Well Hub Volunteer, you will welcome patients, visitors and colleagues, provide information about the Hub, and help signpost people to the right wellbeing services and support.
What we're looking for
Friendly and approachable
Good communication and listening skills
Compassionate and supportive
Reliable and able to work as part of a team
No NHS experience required as full training is provided
What you'll gain
Valuable NHS volunteering experience
Increased confidence and communication skills
The opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives
Training, support and personal development opportunities
Locations
Opportunities are available at:
Manchester Royal Infirmary
Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
North Manchester General Hospital
Wythenshawe Hospital
All locations are accessible by public transport, with regular bus, train and Metrolink connections available across Greater Manchester.
Become the friendly face of the Live Well Hubs and help people live healthier, happier lives.
As a Live Well Hub Volunteer, you will welcome patients, visitors and colleagues, provide information about the Hub, and help signpost people to the right wellbeing services and support.
What we're looking for
Friendly and approachable
Good communication and listening skills
Compassionate and supportive
Reliable and able to work as part of a team
No NHS experience required as full training is provided
What you'll gain
Valuable NHS volunteering experience
Increased confidence and communication skills
The opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives
Training, support and personal development opportunities
Locations
Opportunities are available at:
Manchester Royal Infirmary
Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
North Manchester General Hospital
Wythenshawe Hospital
All locations are accessible by public transport, with regular bus, train and Metrolink connections available across Greater Manchester.
Become the friendly face of the Live Well Hubs and help people live healthier, happier lives.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Administration, Customer Service, Oral Communication Skills, Team Working, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon
DBS required: On
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 3.5
Location:
MFT Hospitals
Manchester
M13 9WL